Francesco Pizzeria

Home of the Olive Oil Crust Pizza

(646) 863-6236

186 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023 40.775049 -73.980514

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Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Midtown

Hours:

Monday 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Friday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Pizza, Italian

What People Are Saying About Francesco Pizzeria

The Owner

Francesco Pizzeria

Owner

From the day we opened Francesco's we have taken great pride in our food. We came from four generations of Italian chefs who were passionate about their cooking. We have tried to capture their passion and authenticity in the food we serve at our restaurant. Many of the items you see on our menu are prepared from recipes that have been handed down by our fathers and their fathers. Everything is fresh, nothing is frozen. Because tomatoes, olive oil and flour are the heart and soul of Italian cuisine, we import ours from Italy. Even our pizza crust is made with Italian virgin olive oil. Our Chef…

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ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The overall atmosphere was very cozy however.”
food quality
93.21000099182129% positive
  1. “The food is suprisingly good and the pizza is delicious.”
  2. “Food delivery: Great food, management is not professional or courteous”
  3. “go to Francescos Pizzeria more than twice a week because they are the only pizzeria in the neighborhood that use fresh tomatoes, fresh dough, not frozen.”
  4. “Not only great pizza but also great Itaian Food!”
  5. “My advice: eat their delicious food, but never be gracious.”
  6. “They also serve wonderful full entrees including meat, veal, chicken and fish dishes.”
  7. “The food is fresh, the service is prompt and friendly and the clientele, being people used to nothing but the best speak LEAGUES about the quality of this place.”
  8. “Any style of pasta in the vodka sauce is delicious and I love to ask for grilled chicken on top.”
  9. “They also have a full menu of traditional Italian food that is also really good.”
  10. “Francesco's is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a classic neighborhood pizza joint.”
  11. “The entrees they serve are excellent: very consistently delicious pastas, meat dishes and seafood at reasonable prices.”
  12. “Definally best pizza in town.”
  13. “If you're like me, and good food is important to you, there is only one place to enjoy excellent Italian food at reasonable prices, and that's Francesco Pizzeria.”
  14. “the food is delicious and the pizza is unbeatable.”
  15. “So if you want good food and chance to meet a superstar, go to Frnacescos, Number ONE place I recommend.”
  16. “Francesco has good slices in lots of interesting combinations--and the olive oil crust is very yummy.”
  17. “They have the best pizza and my kids love the pasta!”
  18. “Very little grease, crispy crust, and fresh ingredients on these oversized slices (stop me if I sound like a Papa Johns commercial).”
  19. “loved the pizza and my parents enjoyed the veal.”
  20. “Best pizza anywhere, Great customer service”
  21. “Their famous olive oil crust combined with home-made dough and fresh tomatoes, makes this pizza a winner.”
  22. “My favorite is the grilled salmon with spinach and capers.”
  23. “Although expensive for a pizza/pasta joint, we order delivery at least 3-4 times/week because their vodka sauce and pizza are really good (and they're efficient and usually accurate), but their friendliness and courtesy need work.”
  24. “Along with seeing the normal tourist spots we were in search of great authentic Italian food and of course the BEST pizza!”
  25. “For lighter fare, opt for a chef's salad, which doesn't have any meat (like a traditional chef salad) rather it is all salad with mozzarella cheese and a delicious Italian dressing.”
  26. “love this place - great slices, great salads, and great pasta.”
  27. “I've been to the best Italian restaurants in New York and I can tell you that nobody has better food than Francesco.”
menu variety
50.0% positive
  1. “They also have a full menu of traditional Italian food that is also really good.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “So if you want good food and chance to meet a superstar, go to Frnacescos, Number ONE place I recommend.”
  2. “If you're like me, and good food is important to you, there is only one place to enjoy excellent Italian food at reasonable prices, and that's Francesco Pizzeria.”
  3. “The food is fresh, the service is prompt and friendly and the clientele, being people used to nothing but the best speak LEAGUES about the quality of this place.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Best pizza anywhere, Great customer service”
  2. “The food is fresh, the service is prompt and friendly and the clientele, being people used to nothing but the best speak LEAGUES about the quality of this place.”
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “If you're like me, and good food is important to you, there is only one place to enjoy excellent Italian food at reasonable prices, and that's Francesco Pizzeria.”
  2. “The entrees they serve are excellent: very consistently delicious pastas, meat dishes and seafood at reasonable prices.”
  3. “Come hungry and try the risotto, which is quite rich but worth every calorie.”
  4. “Although expensive for a pizza/pasta joint, we order delivery at least 3-4 times/week because their vodka sauce and pizza are really good (and they're efficient and usually accurate), but their friendliness and courtesy need work.”
  5. “Although the prices are a little high, the quality is great and portions are large.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “definately recommend this place for anyone who wants to a quick, informal bit to eat.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/12/10

Hot Pizza

by tiffanyB at Citysearch

Great food, awesome date spot

  • Pros: The set up is cozy
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/26/09

Great place!

by Oct8pus at Citysearch

I love this place. The staff is crazy!! I recently went there with a couple of girlfriends, and the chef came out and tried to forcefeed us wine! Of course, we weren't that opposed to the idea...

However, this chef was also a bit cheese crazy....

Then, he sang happy birthday to us, even though it was nobody's birthday...when we told him he had made a mistake, he yelled at the waiter.

The overall atmosphere was very cozy however...

I caught our dining experience on video, and posted it on Youtube:

/watch?v=J_G7i6pxWT0

Enjoy!

  • Pros: Awesome atmosphere. Great waitstaff
  • Cons: Crazy Chefs
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/15/09

The Best Pizza in New York City

by BUFFALO66 at Citysearch

If you're like me, and good food is important to you, there is only one place to enjoy excellent Italian food at reasonable prices, and that's Francesco Pizzeria. From my apartment, I actually have to pass three (3) pizza places before arriving at Francesco's. I've tried them all, but none of them compare to Francesco's Pizzeria. Francesco restaurant is not only a Great Pizza Place, but All of the food at Francesco Pizzeria is Delicious. I first walked into the Francesco Pizzeria approx. 5 years ago, thinking it was just another typical Pizzeria. I was wrong. For the past 5-years, I've been eating at Francesco Pizzeria an average of 3-4 times each week. The owner of Francesco Pizzeria, Vito, uses the finest ingredients, and you can really taste the difference. I've been to the best Italian restaurants in New York and I can tell you that nobody has better food than Francesco. The Lasagna, the Eggplant Parmigiana, and the Rigatoni Ripieni are all excellent. Everything tastes home-made. Enjoy, Ron Bergrin

  • Pros: Excellent Pastas, Veal Dishes, and Seafood
  • Cons: Francesco is located too close to my Apartment
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/07/09

Best Pizza in the City

by dolphins13 at Citysearch

I love Francesco's Pizza. I grew up on the Upper West Side and have been coming here since I was a little kid. I've even had the chance to spot a couple celebs here eating which was pretty cool. The Pizza is amazing, love the crust. They also have a full menu of traditional Italian food that is also really good. I normally get the chicken parm and chicken picatta.

  • Pros: Pizza, Chicken Parm
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/18/08

Definally best pizza in town.........

by paulnj at Citysearch

I always stop by when I'm in the city for work to get a slice,always fresh and with that real taste of olive oil,definally worth a try,and the penne with broccoli rabe & sausage OMG....And unlike many other place that I have been at this pizza joint everybody is really frendly at anytimeof the day or night. Excellent after a night at the club they're open late and thats great.

  • Pros: Best slices,good good servise always fast.

The Details on Francesco Pizzeria

Place Categories:

  • good authentic italian food
  • best pizza
  • love place
  • good slices
  • worth risotto
  • great pasta
  • reasonable prices
  • best italian restaurants
  • fresh tomatoes
  • all excellent rigatoni ripieni
  • charming personality
  • very cozy overall atmosphere
  • consistently delicious seafood
  • fresh ingredients
  • love kids
  • delicious dressing
  • wonderful full entrees
  • full entrees
  • not professional great food
  • interesting combinations
  • enjoyed parents
  • all excellent eggplant parmigiana
  • famous olive oil crust
  • fresh dough
  • great salads

Message from Francesco Pizzeria

  • Delivery - Catering - Take Out
  • Freshest Ingredients
  • Online Ordering

From the day we opened Francesco's we have taken great pride in our food. We came from four generations of Italian chefs who were passionate about their cooking. We have tried to capture their passion and authenticity in the food we serve at our restaurant. Many of the items you see on our menu are prepared from recipes that have been handed down by our fathers and their fathers. Everything is fresh, nothing is frozen. Because tomatoes, olive oil and flour are the heart and soul of Italian cuisine, we import ours from Italy. Even our pizza crust is made with Italian virgin olive oil. Our Chef comes from a long line of chefs and is trained in authentic Italian cuisine. We hope you will enjoy your meal with us, and that you will come back often!